Sunday, July 5, 2009

Well my life has had many twists and turns. I was raised in a Roman Catholic family in Timmins, Ontario. Coming from a very small town I was pretty ignorant of other religions and cultures. For years I was very unhappy. I contemplated suicide on many occasions. One day, I met a really nice girl. She seemed so happy and so full of life. I craved for that kind of happiness. She told me that she was Christian and that in order for me to have the same kind of happiness I would have to accept Jesus Christ as my savior and to acknowledge that he died for my sins.




I started hanging out with her and going to bible studies. But, no matter how hard I studied I could not grasp the concept of the trinity. I use to pray and beg God to help me understand and to fill me with the holy ghost. After a while I realized that something was not right. How could God turn away from me? Here I was, begging for the faith that my friend had. I finally decided that maybe I was going down the wrong path.

When I was 19 I moved to Toronto to live with my aunt. While there I met many Somalians. I was fascinated by their culture and their hospitality. I started asking them questions about their religion and it sounded so good. It all made perfect sense to me. So I embraced Islam February 18, 1994 during the holy month of Ramadan. The Muslim community welcomed me with open arms. The feeling was indescribable.

I got married on April 24, 1994 at Tariq Mosque. It was a lovely ceremony. After the wedding we went to Mohamed's mom's house (May Allah reward her Jennah) for our wedding dinner. I was so happy to see so many people celebrating this day with me.

That was over 15 years ago. Now, we have 5 extremely super hyper-active kids (4 of which are boys).

10 comments:

  1. You haven't changed much since you were a toddler and we all lived in Bathurst Tammy,a little older but still the same beautiful smiling face.
    I loved reading your story and I am so happy that your life has turned out to be so happy and fulfilling for you. xoxox
    Aunt Jackie

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  2. Masha Allah am really happy to read about ur life. Thank U for sharing it with us and U have extremely beautiful children Masha Allah.
    I just Added U as my Facebook Friend.
    May Allah bless ur family

    Ramadhan Kariim.

    Muna Aweis

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  3. Assalam alaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuh

    Beautiful family you got there mashAllaah. Welcome back to your original Deen! Great site. See you put a lot of work into it. Will be sure to drop by from time to time inshAllaah. Many duas your way.

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  4. Assalamu alaikum, Sis.

    Found my way here through Networked Blogs. You have a very beautiful family, mashaAllah. May Allah keep you all safe, healthy and happy.

    I love your story. Thank you so much for sharing it :)

    ~ Nadia

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  5. from blog to blog I came to you. I really like running a blog itself has several provisions culinary So try and do as I will know how they left.
    Looking at the picture you are a cool family. I wish the same good day

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  6. Thank you sister, for sharing your Somali recipes with us. During the blessed month of Ramadhan, we shall try some of them, insha Allah.

    You have a beautiful family..Masha Allah. May Allah protect them.

    Ayan Warsame

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  7. ilaahey hakuu xafido diintaada, adiga iyo reerkaa

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  8. I came across your blog randomly, but I wanted to offer best wishes to you and your family. Sorry to hear about the unhappiness in your past, but fantastic to hear it's long behind you.

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  9. Masha Allah alaiki
    May Allah guide and strengthen us on His straight path. Ameen
    Salam alaikum

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  10. Mashallah what a beautiful family. Thanks sister, for sharing your story, absolutely touching. May Allah bless you and your family.

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